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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would flat out tell my friend they couldn’t do that. I would encourage her to create a registry and I would offer to informally spread the word if it was appropriate in conversation. If someone was already planning to host a shower, that person might want to send a note that the plans are canceled but she is hoping to instead host a sip and see. [/quote]

+1  Although if someone was already planning to host a shower I think they can send around an email saying something like "I know we were all really looking forward to celebrating Larla becoming a mom.  If you can send me a quick 30 sec- 1 minute video of parenting tips, a note of encouragement, or just a 'thinking of you' message, I'll compile them and send it to her on the day her shower would have happened.  Hopefully these crazy times are behind us soon and we can all meet Larlito/a once s/he's here!"

Then when people send in the video, if they ask for it (and some will), share the registry.

Preggo cannot send this herself.  Honestly all the drive-by present dropoff showers haven't been bugging me because I assumed these were planned pre-Covid and people already RSVP'ed/bought gifts, so why not deliver them?  But planning a presents-but-no-party party is different and not a good look.
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